Novelis Corporation is seeking qualified candidates to establish an entry-level operator hiring pool from which future positions will be filled.

Once hired from this hiring pool, and after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, employees are represented by the IUE-CWA Local 716.  This position works rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.  In addition to the hourly wage, shift premium and overtime rates are paid, as applicable.  Novelis offers excellent benefits, working conditions and potential for career growth.  Background check, physical, skills and drug tests will be completed prior to employment.  Novelis is an EOE employer commited to workplace diversity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staging and removing coils at the slitters and for scrap feeding, identification and removal
• Assisting the Finishing Operator in all duties, including and slitter setups, changing heads and shafts and associated tasks
• Assisting in metal movement and core placement at the exit end of the coating line
• Using overhead cranes and forklift trucks to transport metal and materials to and from the equipment as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the lines.
• Performing incidental maintenance and inspections on auxiliary support equipment as required. Service the forklift trucks with fuel and oil as required.
• Using common hand tools, assist in incidental maintenance activities and in the repair and preventive maintenance of the TLL and slitter equipment during periods of downtime or breakdowns as required
• Performing clerical work, both paper and computer based, to identify incoming metal quality, and process quality problems and to report time and production
• Using machines and hand tools as required, finish-pack products, attend the scrap ballers and operate all equipment and processes to the requirements of a comprehensive quality system.
• Participating in continuous improvement teams, Behavior Based Safety Programs, audits and other activities as required
• Cutting test samples and conduct SPC activities as required
• Assisting in maintaining the slitter and packing areas in a clean, orderly, safe and environmentally sound condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of continuous experience in a manufacturing environemnt
• HS diploma or equivalent is required; college or trade school is preferred
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn new things
• Slitter experience is preferred
• Familiarity with computers and computer software

Novelis’ Warren facility is located in northeast Ohio— approximately an hour drive from Cleveland and an hour and a half from Pittsburgh. The facility built in 1965 applies coating to rolled aluminum beverage can sheet. The sheet is used to make aluminum beverage can lids for global soft drink beer and sparkling water brands. Warren showcases several high-end cultural venues including the Warren Community Amphitheater and Packard Music Hall. The 75+ employee Warren team is active in the community promoting recycling supporting STEM education and offering a helping hand to local community shelters. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.